painting mentoring programme with exhibition
Burnt Sienna art school Berlin
– Institute for Painting and Artistic Practice Berlin
Founded in 2016 by painter Louise Lenz (formerly Louise Thomas, UK), Burnt Sienna Berlin is an independent, artist-led mentoring programme dedicated to rigorous painting practice.
The programme was established to bridge the gap between formal art education and sustained studio development. It supports emerging and mid-career painters through structured mentoring, material refinement, critical dialogue, and exhibition preparation.
Burnt Sienna works with small cohorts of painters and maintains international exchange, including dialogue with universities and art institutions in Australia and Norway. International artists regularly participate in the programme.
The expansion into Charlottenburg marks a new phase for the institute, incorporating shared studio spaces, a rotating visiting artist residency, and an on-site gallery for curated exhibitions.
Burnt Sienna is committed to serious, research-led painting practice and long-term artistic development.
3-Month Mentored Painting Residency
Berlin–Charlottenburg
Burnt Sienna invites applications for a three-month mentored painting residency within its shared professional atelier in Charlottenburg.
This residency combines dedicated studio space with structured mentoring.
The Residency Includes:
Dedicated studio area within a shared atelier
24/7 access, Wi-Fi and utilities included
One individual tutorial per month
One structured group critique per month
Participation in a curated group exhibition
Exchange with a rotating visiting international artist
Focus
The residency is designed for painters developing a cohesive body of work who seek sustained studio research, critical dialogue, and professional accountability.
This is not a passive studio rental but a mentored residency embedded within an active painting community.
International applicants are welcome.
We can advise on accommodation and funding for this opportunity.